Powerlifting Champion. Olympic Official. Motivational Speaker. Humanitarian.
As Featured In
Paris Olympics 2024
I had several roles as a volunteer at the Paris 2024 Olympics. I was tasked with getting the US delegation onto their boat safely and timely for the Opening Ceremonies, and also helped run the drug testing for gymnastics and men’s basketball at Bercy Arena.
About Robert
Engaging Speaker
Guinness World Record Yoke Carry: June 24, 2023
World Record 601 lbs. Yoke Carry at 160 lbs, 65 years old.
World Record Yoke Carry: October 21, 2022
World Record 606 lbs. Yoke Carry at 164 lbs. bodyweight, 64 years old.
3.7 times bodyweight.
World Record Yoke Carry: December 17, 2021
World Record 556 lbs. Yoke Carry at 165 lbs. bodyweight, 63 years old.
Werewolf training under a full moon.
Strongman Training: November 20, 2021
506 lbs. Yoke Carry at 164.5 lbs. body weight at 63 years old.
3 times bodyweight at that age may be a world best.
A Spartan Best Podcast of 2017: Interview with Robert Herbst
Spartan chose my podcast interview as one of their Best of 2017 for being a role model and inspiring people to be physically active. They were struck by my spirit and determination in coming back from an injury and my statement that if I was going to fail, I would fail on the platform, not sitting on the couch! Click on the video below to learn why Spartan considered my interview one of their best. You can view or listen to the original interview here.